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Cowen, West Virginia — Property Hazard, Flood Zone, Soil, Water & Market Guide

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What Are the Major Property, Flood, Soil & Environmental Risks in Cowen, WV?

Public U.S. EPA records track 68 regulated facilities in Cowen, West Virginia (Nicholas County), including 8 High-Risk sites (11.8%) and 11 active violators. In addition to industrial waste, Cowen properties are screened for Tap Water & Watershed Permits (48 systems), USDA Soil Foundation Shrink-Swell (LOW signal), 2 County FEMA Disaster Declarations, and EPA Zone 1 — High Potential (> 4.0 pCi/L).

Total EPA Sites
68
High-Risk (11.8% vs 4.0% State)
8
Active Violators (16.2%)
11
Drinking & Clean Water
48
Federal Penalties
$300

Cowen, WV 6-in-1 Flood, Soil Foundation, Tap Water & Radon Signals

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🌊 Flood Zone & FEMA Disaster History
Nicholas County: 2 FEMA Declarations (1 Flood/Storm)
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🪨 USDA Soil, Foundation & Water Table
Shrink-Swell Risk Signal: LOW • Pipe Corrosion: Moderate
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🚰 Tap Water (SDWIS) & PFAS Check
0 SDWIS Systems • 48 NPDES Permits
🔒 20 Impaired Water (303d) & 12 Violation Dockets Locked
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☢️ EPA Radon & Karst Sinkhole
EPA Zone 1 — High Potential (> 4.0 pCi/L)
Elevated Carbonate / Karst Sinkhole Belt — Monitor Foundation Settlement & Surface Depressions
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📊 Cowen, WV Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry

SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 03, 2026)
1. Municipal Regulatory & Water Program Mix
RCRA Hazardous Waste Generators 18 (26.5%)
Clean Water (NPDES) & Drinking Water (SDWIS) 48 (70.6%)
Active EPA Non-Compliance Dockets 11 (16.2%)
High-Risk Enforcement Facilities 8 (11.8%)
2. FEMA NRI & USGS Hazard Index (1–10) Relatively Low (58.2/100)
🌊 Flood Exposure 3/10 • Low Hazard
🔥 Wildfire Hazard 1/10 • Very Low Hazard
☀️ Extreme Heat 1/10 • Very Low Hazard
🌪️ Severe Wind / Storm 1/10 • Very Low Hazard
🫨 USGS Earthquake 2/10 • Low Seismic Hazard
3. City vs. County & State Benchmark
Cowen High-Risk Rate 11.8%
Nicholas County Average 6.0%
West Virginia (WV) Statewide Avg 4.0%
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ZIP Codes in Cowen, WV

ZIP 26206 (66 sites • 7 High Risk)

Highest-Scored EPA Regulated Facilities in Cowen, WV

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Facility Name / Hazard Type Sector Location (Street Redacted) Risk Tier & Score Compliance Status Enforcement / Unlock
🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #1 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • COWEN, WV (ZIP 26206 Sector) HIGH (65/100) Significant Violation (11 qtrs NC) 🔒 11 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock →
🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #2 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • COWEN, WV (ZIP 26203 Sector) HIGH (64/100) Significant Violation (11 qtrs NC) 🔒 11 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock →
🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #3 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • COWEN, WV (ZIP 26206 Sector) HIGH (64/100) Significant Violation (11 qtrs NC) 🔒 11 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock →
🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #4 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • COWEN, WV (ZIP 26206 Sector) HIGH (64/100) Significant Violation (11 qtrs NC) 🔒 11 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock →
🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #5 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • COWEN, WV (ZIP 26206 Sector) HIGH (64/100) Significant Violation (11 qtrs NC) 🔒 11 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock →
🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #6 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • COWEN, WV (ZIP 26206 Sector) HIGH (64/100) Significant Violation (11 qtrs NC) 🔒 11 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock →
🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #7 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • COWEN, WV (ZIP 26206 Sector) HIGH (64/100) Significant Violation (2 qtrs NC) 🔒 2 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock →
🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #8 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • COWEN, WV (ZIP 26206 Sector) MODERATE (44/100) Violation Identified (11 qtrs NC) 🔒 11 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock →
COASTAL COAL- WEST VLRGINIA, LLC, WOLF CREEK PREP FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) 61 MISSOURE RUN ROAD, COWEN, WV 26206 LOW (20/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) $0
ICG EASTERN, LLC, COWEN FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) 2M E OF RT 20 & RT 82, COWEN, WV 26206 LOW (18/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) $0
COWEN B & O PARK FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) 410 PRETTY GLADE RD, COWEN, WV 26206 LOW (17/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) $0
TIOGA SURFACE MINE NO. 1 FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) ROUTE 82 WEST, COWEN, WV 26206 LOW (17/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) $0
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Frequently Asked Questions — Cowen, West Virginia Environmental Risk & Radon

How many EPA-regulated facilities are in Cowen, WV?

U.S. EPA records track 68 regulated facilities in Cowen, West Virginia, including 8 high-risk sites (11.8%), 11 active violators (16.2%), and 18 RCRA hazardous waste handlers (26.5%).

Which ZIP codes in Cowen, WV have the most EPA-tracked sites?

Within Cowen, regulated facilities are primarily concentrated across ZIP 26206 (66 sites).

How can I check a specific house or commercial property in Cowen, WV?

Enter the exact street address in Cowen into the FullPropertyReport radius scanner to screen all EPA ECHO, FRS, RCRA, TRI, USDA soil foundation shrink-swell, drinking water (SDWIS), FEMA flood zone, and county radon records within 0.5 to 3.0 miles.

Is tap water safe in Cowen, WV and how many EPA water permits exist?

In Cowen, WV, federal registries track 0 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 48 Clean Water Act NPDES permits, and 20 impaired water body dischargers.

What is the soil foundation risk and FEMA flood disaster history in Cowen, WV?

USDA regional soil screening for Cowen indicates a LOW shrink-swell foundation signal, and Nicholas County has recorded 2 federal FEMA disaster declarations (1 flood/severe storm declarations). Run an address scan to unlock exact parcel soil LEP %, water table depth, and flood zone.

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